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Reservoir's tutors include a university associate professor and polytechnic lecturer with over 9 years' experience, a qualified high school maths teacher with a Master's in Education, peer mentors and club leaders from top universities, seasoned K–12 science and maths tutors, Physics and Engineering graduates with academic awards, and dedicated camp leaders skilled at supporting children's learning.

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Vaibhavi

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
The most important thing is to deal with patience with students. Not every student learns the same way or comes from the same background so tutor should asses,analyze and appraise the students. A tutor should have different and interesting approaches to make the students understand the concepts thoroughly. Tutor should be friendly and always…
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Ujitha

English Tutor Ivanhoe, VIC
Listening. I think the best thing a tutor/mentor can do is listen to their students to find out which subjects/areas that need to be focused on. Anyone can teach the syllabus but a great tutor will produce a study plan suited to each individual student which will help bring best out of them. studying at RMIT has helped further broaden my Math and…
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Aidan
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Aidan

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
I think it is extremely important for a tutor to be adaptable. Different students have differing learning styles and needs, and therefore, to help different students, you need to be able to tailor your tutoring to individualised approaches. Furthermore, rather than just giving the children the answers, as a tutor it is important to be able to help…
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Peter

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Gaining a sense of self. Self-respect. Self-confidence. Self-esteem. These seem to help learning. I rarely teach. I prefer asking questions and letting the student discover the…
Pravin Chidambaram
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Pravin Chidambaram

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
To be there as a support structure, not just a tutor that's only available during the assigned time. A tutor is really another support avenue for a student's education is what I've found in my experience as both a tutor and a student frequenting tutors. Another key aspect of a tutor is to be able to not only build the knowledge of the student…
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Thomas

English Tutor Northcote, VIC
Whilst ensuring the student learns or develops topics/skills is important, fostering an interest and curiosity in the subject is more important in my opinion. Through the support of teachers and students in my schooling I have grown a deep interest in maths, science and literature, which makes study and learning these subjects easy! I am patient,…
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Natasha

English Tutor Brunswick, VIC
The most important thing is to gain a core understanding of the topic, and not just a surface level rote learning of how to solve problems. It's also important to have an understanding of each student and to recognise when to push them and when they've hit a wall (mentally). I think my greatest strength is my approachability and flexibility. I do…
Beyza
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Beyza

English Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
If you can make your students shine and bring their own strengths to the forefront, you've won. You have to believe in them before they believe in themselves and if you're in tune with your student and can bring out all their hidden gems, there's nothing that could compare. I think I'm pretty engaging and just enjoy expressing myself. If I'm…
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Nardeen

English Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do, is to assist students help themselves or to assist them so that they can become an independent learner, and thus, no longer need a tutor. A tutor must also remain enthused and passionate, so that they are able to keep their students motivated and eager to learn. Tutors should always have a positive…
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Tanisha

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
1. Be supportive of their learning progression. 2. Build a great motivating rapport with the student 3. Make them see beyond marks and towards education and becoming a better human being. I am friendly and approachable . I can easily strike a conversation and build a great rapport with people. I am open to new perspectives and new ways of…
Ananya
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Ananya

English Tutor Macleod, VIC
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can provide for a student is a safe and supporting space, where they can feel free to ask questions and feel that they are learning. Students must feel comfortable to better their learning around their tutor. Furthermore, tutors should provide their students with motivation and inspiration. I am a…
Shalini
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Shalini

English Tutor Heidelberg, VIC
I believe a tutor should be a role model for the students and encourage him/her on their academic journey. I have found that many times students don't have proper guidance in regards to academics, hence they develop this stigma that they are not smart enough. As a tutor my role is to encourage the students to not only do better in school but also…
Nithya
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Nithya

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be a strong support system so that they can confidently ask for help and not feel discouraged when they don't understand a concept. During high school I had an amazing tutor who supported me every step of the way and I think that is the best thing you can do for a student. I think…
Mike
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Mike

English Tutor Brunswick, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to teach him effective strategies and help him believe in his ability to learn and grow As a mechanical engineer, I have an expertise in maths and physics. I am patient, empathic and flexible. I can adapt to different situations and…
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Swastika

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
1. A tutor needs to connect with students at personal level which will build a level of trust from students thus there will not be any hesitation to clear any doubts. 1. I have the ability to connect with children and simplify things which they can understand. I have 2 children aged 10 and 1 and I have a lot of experience to understand them and…
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Chad

English Tutor Brunswick, VIC
To support a student effectively, foster a positive, inclusive environment where they feel safe and valued. Encourage open communication, actively listen to their needs, and provide constructive feedback. Promote a growth mindset by celebrating efforts and resilience, and ensure access to resources that aid learning, such as tutoring or…
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Brandon

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Keep them calm, collective but most importantly more confident in their ability to handle any hard tasks. Audentis fortuna Iuvat - fortune favours the brave - Explaining complex concepts in a direct - easy to understand way. Also I get along with anybody so not only will i be a tutor, i will be a friend and a life coach for…
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Emily

English Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
Really connect and relate to students and understand their perspective High domain knowledge Approachable and easy to talk…
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Anukriti

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Build their confidence. Every student is different. One cannot treat them on the same plain. Some are aware of their shortcomings and are just confused. Some are hardworking while others can be smart-workers or differently remarked. A tutor must recognise that talent in them and help them use it in growing. Explaining instances metaphorically…
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Jemima

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
I believe that the tutor's ability to provide multiple scenarios and perspectives when approaching difficult concepts to allow for a diverse understanding and strong base knowledge is extremely important for a student. A tutor should also be able to understand if a student is struggling and be able to help and guide them with patience so the…
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Yauma

English Tutor Brunswick, VIC
I see a tutor as someone who can motivate students to learn and build the students' confidence to recognize their strengths. Like planting a tree, it may take sometime for teaching to be rewarding but it has a great impact as a tutor get a chance to contribute to a positive change in students' life. I see myself as a communicative, friendly,…
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Anushree

English Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen and recognise the issues that the student is facing and guide them through the same. I am a patient and a perceptive person. Being a student myself, I believe I can understand the problems and the emotions that students and children face nowadays. My listening skills and my…
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Armandinha

English Tutor Campbellfield, VIC
The best thing any Tutor can do is make a student like a particular subject which she/he used to previously dislike. This means that the Tutor has made a boring subject interesting to the students. And in this way, the student will remember what he/she learns for a lifetime and not just for the purpose of examinations. I am a very patient Tutor,…

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Content Covered

Year 4 Olivia practised addition and subtraction with large numbers and explored perimeter of shapes, also tackling times tables using games.

Year 8 James revised circle properties in preparation for a test, and worked on algebra problems involving fractions.

For Year 10 Elizabeth, the lesson focused on linear equations—including solving simultaneous equations—and interpreting solutions such as one, none, or infinitely many using example problems.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 English, planning and organizing written tasks remained a challenge—"Jordan would benefit by planning his writing tasks using the following steps: close reading, brainstorming, and checking grammar," noted one tutor.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student in maths often avoided writing down full workings for algebraic problems; as observed, "he skipped showing steps in algebra, which hid sign errors."

In senior maths, another student grew reliant on calculators even for simple multiplications (e.g., 3Ă—2), slowing their fluency.

During a Year 7 test review, lack of focus led to missed question details and unnecessary confusion over parallel lines with transversals.

Recent Achievements

One Reservoir tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 11 student's approach to polynomial equations—she initially hesitated with the rational root theorem, but after breaking it down together, she started explaining each step back and solved difference of cubes problems on her own.

Meanwhile, a Year 8 student who previously struggled with grouping like terms became noticeably faster and more accurate using brackets correctly when expanding algebraic expressions, showing improved speed and accuracy.

In a younger session, one Year 4 student moved from quietly guessing at answers to confidently asking for clarification whenever she was unsure, finishing her multiplication tables independently by the end.

Local Spots for Tutoring

If you'd prefer not to have lessons at home, tutoring can also take place at a local library—such as Reservoir Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Gabriel's School.